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| 03/25/26 - Home | 10-9 W |
| 03/28/25 - Away | 4-2 W |
| 03/13/24 - Home | 1-4 L |
| 03/15/23 - Away | 12-1 W |
| 03/29/22 - Home | 6-5 W |
| + 5 more games |
James Madison is 9-1 against Langley since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Warhawks will square off against the Saxons at 6:30 p.m. James Madison is coming into the game hot, having won their last 17 games.
James Madison is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They blew past George C. Marshall 8-2. The Warhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Lillian Atkins looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, James Madison let Grace Alltucker and Giuliana Hughes run wild. Alltucker went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI, while Hughes went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits Alltucker has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Ali Hansen, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
James Madison hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 13 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Langley got the win against Oakton on Monday by a conclusive 9-1. The victory continues a trend for the Saxons in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won six in a row.
Norah Jacques was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Jacques was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Juliet Sayers, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI.
James Madison's record now sits at 21-3. As for Langley, their record is now 19-6.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. James Madison hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .393. However, it's not like Langley struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
James Madison came out on top in a nail-biter against Langley in their previous meeting back in March, sneaking past 10-9. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warhawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
